Single Outcome
Agreement
2009/10
DRAFT
March 2009
Contents
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Purpose of the Agreement
Scope of the Agreement
Area profile
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National Outcome 1: We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive
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place for doing business in Europe
National Outcome 2: We realise our full economic potential with more
and better employment opportunities for our people
National Outcome 3: We are better educated, more skilled and more
successful, renowned for our research and innovation
National Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners,
confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens
National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are
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ready to succeed
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National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives
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National Outcome 7: We have tackled the significant inequalities in
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Scottish society
National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children,
young people and families at risk
National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and
danger
National Outcome 10: We live in well-designed, sustainable places
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where we are able to access the amenities and services we need
National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive
communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how
they affect others
National Outcome 12: We value and enjoy our built and natural
environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations
National Outcome 13: We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive
national identity
National Outcome 14: We reduce the local and global environmental
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impact of our consumption and production
National Outcome 15: Our public services are high quality, continually
improving, efficient and responsive to local people’s needs
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Governance
Equality & Diversity
Community Engagement
Performance Management
Public Reporting
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Purpose of the Agreement
The Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) signals the beginning of a new
relationship between the Scottish Government and the wider public
sector. The purpose of the Single Outcome Agreement is to identify areas
for improvement and to deliver better outcomes for the people of East
Lothian and Scotland, through specific commitments made by community
planning partners and the Scottish Government.
Unlike many previous approaches, the SOA focuses upon outcomes (i.e.
the results for / impact on the community) rather than specific processes
or initiatives. Fundamentally the SOA is an agreement between the East
Lothian Community Planning Partnership (ELCPP) and Scottish
Government establishing what needs to be achieved, rather than how to
achieve it.
The SOA is based upon commitments made in the Concordat between the
Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
(COSLA). The main principles of the Concordat include:
Shared outcomes
The Concordat contains the Scottish Government’s five Strategic
Objectives and fifteen National Outcomes that form the National
Performance Framework. The SOA will establish the specific contribution
that the Partnership will make towards achieving the National Outcomes
based on the specific circumstances of East Lothian.
Mutual accountability and joint responsibility
Each party to the SOA is mutually accountable for the delivery of the
agreed outcomes. Being mutually accountable means that each party will
jointly take responsibility for their respective contributions to the agreed
outcomes. Each party will also be able to hold each other to account for
the delivery of specific commitments they make to enable the delivery of
the agreed outcomes.
Reduced ring fencing
SOAs are supported by the consolidation of a number of previously ringfenced revenue funding streams. Reducing the amount of ring-fenced
funding – and the effort required to access such funding - will allow the
Partnership more freedom in determining how outcomes are achieved.
Reduced monitoring and reporting
The development of a new performance reporting system will replace the
myriad of existing systems and will provide regular, timely and
transparent reporting to local communities and the Scottish Government.
Across the Partnership. self-assessment will be increased, which will lead
to more focused and proportionate external scrutiny in accordance with
the recommendations of the Crerar review of scrutiny.
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Better partnership working
The process of agreeing and producing this SOA has given renewed
purpose and focus to partnership working in East Lothian. The detailed
discussions which shaped our various logic models have helped staff in
partner agencies identify common interests, question current activity and
procedures, and recognise the links between our various organisations, in
particular in tackling the more invidious policy areas which tend to be
cross cutting.
Scope of the Agreement
This Agreement covers all the public/voluntary services which are the
responsibilities of members of the Community Planning Partnership and
which the Partnership has agreed should be covered.
Parties to this Agreement confirm their commitment to fulfil legal and
policy obligations upon them in relation to Community Planning, Best
Value, equalities and sustainable development.
East Lothian Area Profile
East Lothian Community Planning Partnership’s priorities are detailed in
the Community Plan. The Core Priorities are:
Increase the supply of affordable housing
Keep our environment clean and green
Help build safer communities
Raise educational attainment
Encourage enterprise and skills
Promote healthy living and social care
The priorities of the Partnership reflect the social, environmental and
economic circumstances of East Lothian. The main factors influencing the
choice of these priorities are outlined below.
Challenges for East Lothian
East Lothian offers a very appealing quality of life. From the numerous
beaches to the fertile arable land and the Lammermuir Hills, East
Lothian’s countryside is among the most attractive in Scotland. Sites of
historic and cultural interest, renowned golf courses and opportunities for
enjoying outdoor pursuits are abundant. Good transport links add to the
attraction by offering residents and visitors easy access to employment
and amenities in Edinburgh and central Scotland.
East Lothian’s location offers a natural advantage that Partners are keen
to nurture and protect. Residents also enjoy comparatively low crime
levels, better health, higher levels of income and higher qualifications
than the average Scot. However, the desirability of East Lothian as a
place to live brings with it a rapidly growing population. One of the key
challenges for the Council is managing the increased demands on
infrastructure and services brought by a growing population.
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Population projections for Scotland as a whole forecast a growth in
population of approximately 5% between 2006 and 2031. Over the same
period the population of East Lothian is predicted to grow by around
21.2%. 15% of this growth is expected to be due to migration into the
area rather than from natural change (i.e. births and deaths). East
Lothian is predicted to have the third highest level of population growth in
Scotland.
High population growth places extra demands upon infrastructure and
housing. Scarcity of affordable housing is one of the most significant
problems threatening sustainable growth in East Lothian. House prices
remain among the highest in Scotland despite the economic downturn.
Many people earning more modest incomes and working in key services
or sectors cannot now afford housing. Such a scarcity of affordable
housing has the potential to create labour market shortages, which
reduces economic growth. High housing costs also increase debt and the
burden on public services, being, for example, a major contributor to
homelessness.
In terms of demographic profile, the proportion of the East Lothian
population who are of working age is significantly lower than the Scottish
average, whilst those aged 0-15 years and 65+ make up significantly
higher proportions than average. Alongside this, East Lothian has a
higher percentage of lone pensioner households. The higher number of
those aged 65 years and over will require a range of specific services in
order to meet their health needs.
Much of East Lothian’s housing market is part of a wider area known as
the ‘Edinburgh City Region’. The City Region reflects the reality that
economic and functional linkages transcend Local Authority boundaries.
Much of East Lothian’s growth and development in recent years can be
understood in the context of the City Region and the success of
Edinburgh’s economy. Indications of the area’s role within the City Region
include the high proportion of the population that commute into
Edinburgh for employment, the development of good east-west transport
links and the proportion of the population concentrated in the west of the
area.
While being part of a successful City Region undoubtedly confers benefits
for East Lothian, it is not without problems. Becoming a dormitory for
Edinburgh would jeopardise the viability of local services and reduce the
vibrancy of East Lothian’s communities. Defining a role for East Lothian
that both recognises the realities of the City Region and helps to diversify
the local economy is vital for sustainable growth.
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Jobs density is particularly low in East Lothian at 0.57 jobs for every
person of working age compared to 0.84 for Scotland as a whole. Low
jobs density is a reflection of the number of people who commute to
Edinburgh for employment. More than 40% of the people in western parts
of the area commute out of East Lothian. There is huge unexploited
potential of retaining many of the professionals who currently travel
outside the County for work by providing quality office space in or near
our town centres. This, in turn, will provide added revenues that can
reverse declines in town centre retail business and move it further
towards the kind of recreational / specialist shopping that characterises
success.
Despite East Lothian’s overall prosperity, inequality remains a problem.
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) shows that East Lothian
is one of the least deprived areas of Scotland although areas of
Prestonpans, Tranent and Musselburgh are within the most deprived 30%
of data zones in Scotland. This inequality is borne out by measures
relating to health, education and employment, which are also worse in
these parts of the county than in other areas.
There are large numbers of East Lothian citizens who do not feature on
SIMD maps but who nevertheless live in difficult circumstances. For
example, over 9000 people (almost 10%) are “income deprived”. These
numbers are expected to rise given the current economic recession.
The coloured areas represent the lowest 30% of datazones within the Scottish Index of Multiple
Deprivation 2006. The yellow represents areas that are more deprived (within the lowest 20%).
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Inequality in health is created by a multiplicity of factors, but is strongly
related to income and educational attainment. Access to services,
information and resources need to be provided for people from lower
income groups to allow them to live a healthy lifestyle. However, income
is not the only dimension of inequality. Some inequality is related more to
gender, sexuality and ethnicity, and services also need to think about how
access by these groups can also be improved. Particular attention needs
to be paid to ensuring that people living in less accessible parts of the
area are not unduly disadvantaged by their circumstances.
Crime rates are generally low in East Lothian. However, incidents of crime
and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent in the deprived areas and in
our town centres. Crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour
potentially undermines the community cohesion that is so important to
quality of life in East Lothian. Creating safer communities will therefore
remain a priority in spite of the relative safety of East Lothian in
comparison to other areas.
The number of road accidents per million vehicle kilometres in East
Lothian is declining and is lower than the Scottish average. Road
accidents, however, remain a significant cause of premature death in East
Lothian. There are still a number of issues that cause particular concern,
these include young / inexperienced drivers, recreational motorcyclists
and single vehicle accidents on rural roads.
Educational attainment and ensuring that all children have the best start
in life underpins the achievement of all of our priorities. Although
educational attainment is relatively good in East Lothian, inequalities still
exist that closely reflect levels of deprivation. Differences also exist
between the attainment of looked after children and others, which need to
be reduced.
Wider Challenges
The preceding section identified a number of significant challenges specific
to East Lothian. There are however wider pressures, challenges and
threats which have an impact on the East Lothian community.
This single Outcome Agreement is a start in moving towards a more
sustainable future for East Lothian, through recognising that we live in an
interdependent world where climate change, globalisation and inequality
are serious challenges to the ways we live our lives. The Community
Planning Partners acknowledge their own responsibilities and are
committed to working with East Lothian’s communities to develop a new
vision for a more sustainable East Lothian.
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There is a growing recognition that our consumer focussed demands on
resources and dependency on fossil fuels are at the heart of these
challenges. There are also difficulties in balancing limited public finances
with improved health and well-being outcomes and local economy
improvements. All this fundamentally questions how we value what is
important to us now and in the future.
We need to develop resilience locally (as organisations and as individuals)
to meet these challenges and promote the well being of all our
communities, so that we all realise our potential and improve our quality
of life while respecting and supporting others: doing this in ways which
create wealth responsibly and, through innovation, moving towards a
more localised economy, while conserving finite resources and protecting
and enhancing the world’s ecosystems.
This is hugely challenging. It is also a real opportunity for communities to
come together across East Lothian and link with others across the world,
to build a way of life that is not only sustainable but is potentially much
more creative and satisfying.
This will be our contribution to creating the right balance between local,
national and global economies, which will help to increase individual wellbeing, reduce inequalities and promote environmental sustainability.
In many ways, the general theme of Sustainability applies to each
National Outcome, and touches on the way we in Scotland live our lives
and organise our society.
In addition, the last 12 months have seen a major downturn in the global
economy. This has already manifested itself locally, or is expected to do
so shortly, with
Rising unemployment (The Financial Services sector is a major feature
of the SE Scotland economy)
Rising levels of indebtedness, and fuel poverty
Increasing demand on public services which support vulnerable people
(eg debt advice, homelessness, welfare rights)
Likely reduction in leisure activity and healthy dietary options,
exacerbated by likely increased use of alcohol and drugs
Higher levels of personal stress (and relationship breakdown), and a
general decline in well-being
Likely increase in crime.
The evidence shows that the impact of an economic downturn is felt most
severely by those who are vulnerable and excluded within society, which
can lead to an increase in inequalities. The focus of the Fairer Scotland
Fund - to address aspects of employability and health inequalities - will
create a firm foundation for action but this also will require further longterm commitment from partners.
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It is therefore crucial that over the coming months the necessary
mitigating actions are identified through the Community Planning
Partnership, recognizing the cross-cutting impact of recession and the
need for collective commitment to address this locally. The SOA offers
the opportunity to look collectively at how we support communities locally
to better avoid negative impacts or to assist in getting people back into
employment or maintaining a good level of well-being.
Allied to this, after a decade of unprecedented growth in public
expenditure, it is clear that the UK is about to enter a period of fiscal
constraint, which will undoubtedly have a major impact on service
delivery. This may have a further impact on our ambitious and necessary
capital building programmes as eg site receipts for land disposals reduce.
Actions may be required to manage this reduction as this will in turn have
an effect on what we can and cannot build or commission. This will be
reviewed on an ongoing basis between partnerships and annually at the
point of reviewing the SOA.
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National Outcome 1
National Outcome 1: We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe
Local Context
The global economy is experiencing difficult economic conditions at the present time with forecasts of continued economic gloom for the shortterm at least. This impacts on East Lothian as banks place limits on borrowing for business bringing increased demand for loans and advice on
other forms of finance. Also, the market for some goods and services has changed, both positively and negatively. Tourism is the county’s
largest sector and the current exchange rates (dollar/Euro) coupled with threat of or actual redundancy mean that holidaying in the UK
becomes increasingly attractive. The national and local Homecoming 2009 events support this trend.
Employment by workplace size
100%
90%
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36
80%
70%
30
50-199
employees
28
60%
24
24
26
25
19
21
24
50%
40%
30
31
30%
23
20%
10%
27
200 or more
employees
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11-49
employees
1-10
employees
East Lothian’s business base is dominated by small- and medium-sized companies
with 84% of businesses employing less than 10 people. Also, evidence of
specialisation is found in construction, tourism, health & social work, social &
personal services, agriculture/food and public administration & education.
East Lothian’s tourism offering is diverse and attractive to visitors, predominantly
day-trippers from across central Scotland, and the area is in competition with other
parts of Scotland/UK and with continental Europe for the golfing visitor. Awareness
of the advantages of East Lothian as a destination requires to be improved in
partnership with the tourism industry so enabling the economic impacts of tourism to
be realised.
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With 47% of the
workforce commuting
outwith the county,
mainly into Edinburgh, for employment, the City Region plays a considerable role
in providing employment, often well-paid, as well as visitors, whether day or city
break excursionists. Excellent road and rail links into Edinburgh support this
trend. However, poorer transport connections across the county impeded
business, employee and visitor movement as well as reducing options for young
people, especially those seeking further or higher education and / or employment.
East
Lothian
Edinburgh
& Lothians
Scotland
Great
Britain
Whilst out-commuting provides residents with employment, it also causes town
centres and their retail outlets to suffer from expenditure “leakage”. Furthermore
larger employers in Edinburgh may well be attractive to East Lothian residents,
with better employment conditions than local businesses.
National Outcome 1
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The area has seen strong population growth for over 20 years, and this is projected to continue, though this projection may be affected by the
economic downturn.
On this basis, a major challenge for East Lothian is in providing an attractive environment for business, ensuring that new start-ups survive,
and expanding businesses prosper.
These economic circumstances determine the following priorities for the partners in delivering specific economic development initiatives
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Tourism and Event development
Golf – to attract range of visitors to over 20 quality golf courses with accommodation of all types available
Small business infrastructure – to retain economic activity and discourage out-commuting
Marketing of local produce – the East Lothian Food & Drink brand brings together hospitality businesses and producers to retain and
encourage local spend
Specialist retail initiatives – to support local retail businesses through enhancing offering to locals (essential and discretionary expenditure)
and visitors
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Business logic model
Tourism logic model
Council has signed up to STEAM model that will provide local tourism data to inform policy and priorities
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
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National Outcome 1
Local Outcomes
Enable business
start up,
development and
growth through
supported and
sustainable
economic
development
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Business Gateway starts
Baseline 2007/08
160 (2008-09)
(Annual / East Lothian Council)
No. of Business Gateway starts
surviving after 18 months
To be developed
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
160-200 per
annum, dependent
on economic
climate
60%
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
Constant 160-200
per annum
Improve year on
year
Improve in
relation to Scottish
average (10.3%)
Improve in
relation to Scottish
average
Remain constant
or improve
90+% of Scottish
average
70%
(Annual / East Lothian Council)
Number of new VAT registered
businesses as a % of total stock
7.8% as proportion of stock (2007)
(Annual / BERR)
Number of bank accounts opened for
new businesses per 10,000
population (figures for 08 based on
07 population estimates)
(Quarterly / Committee of Scottish Clearing
Bankers)
East Lothian
Scotland
Scottish trend
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
No of new business bank accounts
opened
388 (in 2007)
No of businesses participating in
Council business opportunities / Scot
Enterprise account management1
No of jobs safeguarded/ created
200/20
No of businesses referred to Scot
Enterprise growth pipeline / account
management
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40/180
Remain constant
or improve
Remain constant
or improve
200/20
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East Lothian Council Economic Development Division leads on a number of sectoral growth initiatives that provide the opportunity for company participation. Also the
specialist Business Growth Adviser can give an assessment of growth potential to businesses and work with them leading to acceptance onto the Scottish Enterprise
growth pipeline. Enterprises that are expected to achieve sales growth of £400K over 3 years are able to be account managed by Scottish Enterprise with in depth
support to achieve this provided. Twenty businesses in East Lothian are currently account managed with an annual target of 8 businesses.
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National Outcome 1
Increased visitor
numbers, visitor
spend and
economic activity
in East Lothian
by positioning
East Lothian as a
place to visit
within local,
regional, national
and global
tourism markets
Accommodation occupancy levels
To be developed
Number of visitors
To be developed
Improve year-onyear
Improve year-onyear
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National Outcome 2
National Outcome (2) We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people
Local Context
Although East Lothian has relatively high economic activity and employment
rates, the economic downturn has seen an increase in unemployment figures
from summer 2008, generally focused on western post-industrial towns. The
average wage within East Lothian businesses tends to be lower than the
Scottish average whilst the resident-based wage is higher.
Also, the number of young people with negative destinations (not in
education, employment or training) is improving year-on-year but not
significantly and the economic downturn may mean fewer employment
prospects and increased competition for openings.
The challenge for partners is ensuring that East Lothian working-age
residents are equipped with the skills needed to find, secure and maintain
employment, recognising that quality of life is often determined by economic
circumstances. Businesses recognise the benefits of training staff supported
by vocational training opportunities but this is not seen as a priority during
an economic downturn due to resource commitments.
Jobs in East Lothian are often poorly paid and/or seasonal in nature
with limited opportunities for career advancement. This has an impact
on whether employment offers a sustainable route out of poverty for
local people. The ability of young people to gain employment will be
important to ensure that child poverty is not a reality in East Lothian
Em ploym ent by occupation, March 2007
Elementary occupations
Process, plant and machine operatives
Sales and customer service
Scotland
Whilst East Lothian has a predominantly white-collar workforce, this
group is expected to be affected by current economic circumstances
with the financial sector expected to be badly hit.
East Lothian
Personal service
Skilled trades
Administrative and secretarial
Partners’ priorities:
Associate professional and technical
Professional occupations
Managers and senior officials
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6
8
10
12
14
16
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Increased proportion of school-leavers in positive destinations
Provide range of options for those made redundant
Increase sustainable business start-up rate
Develop new learning initiatives in context of East Lothian
Learning Partnership and external agencies
National Outcome 2
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Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Skills logic model
Access to employment logic model
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
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National Outcome 2
Local Outcomes
Individuals are
equipped with
appropriate skills to
secure & retain
employment, to
progress onto more
rewarding jobs and
to lead satisfying
lives
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type /
source)
Increased proportion
of school leavers in
positive and sustained
destinations
(Annual / % / Scottish
Government)
Qualifications
(Annual / % / NOMIS)
Baseline 2007/08
2007
FT Higher Education
FT Further Education
Training
Employment
Unemployed, seeking employment
Unemployed, not seeking employment
Unknown
‘Progress’
target/s to 201011
Scot
30%
23%
5%
28%
11%
1%
1%
EL
32%
19%
2%
32%
13%
2%
1%
% of the population qualified to NVQ (SVQ) 4 (degree level)
or higher
2005
2006
2007
EL
31.1
34.9
34
Scotland 30.6
32.3
33.2
% of the population with no qualifications
2005
2006
2007
EL
10.9
11.1
10.7
Scotland 14.7
13.6
13.5
Number of new
learners participating
in Adult Numeracy &
Literacy and ESOL
provision
(Quarterly / Council)
140 – 2006/07
147 – 2007/08
Improve year
on year
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
15
National Outcome 2
No of participants in
Options and Choices
and other programmes
to enable return to
work
No of participants in
job-related training in
previous 13 weeks
16 annually
% of working age
people in employment
82.4%
(NOMIS)
25.4% of employees (29.1% in SE, 30.1% in Scotland)
Maintain and
increase
provision if
demand is
demonstrated
Increase to
Scottish
average, year
on year
Maintain in
relation to
Scottish levels
(80%)
Meet demand
Achieve
Scottish
average
Exceed
Scottish
average
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National Outcome 3
National Outcome (3) We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation
Local Context
East Lothian has a total population of 92,800, which is predicted to rise significantly in the next decade. National Statistics indicate that 23% of
the population have core skills at level 1 and below, indicating that approximately 15,000 of East Lothian’s 60,000 people between the ages of
16 and 64 would need literacy and numeracy support.
The East Lothian Learning Partnership has found that deprivation is a
barrier to education (see ‘Building a Learning Culture in East Lothian’).
Learning is not equally accessed by all sectors of the community and
there are still deprived groups and individuals who are prevented from
realising their full potential.
Qualifications held by the working age population, December 2006
NVQ 4+
Scotland
East Lothian
NVQ 3+
NVQ 2+
Employers have reported skills shortages at all levels, particularly soft
skills amongst young people and the long term unemployed. This
anecdotal evidence is backed up by Futureskills Scotland research.
NVQ 1+
No qualifications
However, the working age population of East Lothian are more highly
qualified than the Scottish average. 53.5% of working age people in
East Lothian are qualified to NVQ3 or higher while only 11% of working age people have no formal qualifications. The proportion of the
workforce with no qualifications is similar to the Scottish average and falling. More school leavers are entering higher education than the
Scottish average, although a higher proportion also becomes unemployed upon leaving school.
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
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National Outcome 3
Local Outcomes
Individuals are equipped
with appropriate skills to
secure & retain
employment, to progress
onto more rewarding jobs
and to lead satisfying
lives
All young people fulfil
their academic potential
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
See National Outcome 2
See National Outcome 4
Baseline 2006/07
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
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National Outcome 4
National Outcome (4) Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible
citizens
Local Context
Both attainment and achievement are critical to the Integrated Children’s Services Plan. Continuous improvement in SQA Examinations coupled
with a wide variety of other school activities is necessary to enable all children and young people to have the best start in their life after school.
The levels of attainment in SQA examinations continues to be a key challenge in that this has a direct impact on the life chances of all young
people in East Lothian. Schools make a major contribution in this regard and attainment levels throughout the County have continued to
improve over the years.
School leaver destinations, 2003-2007
100
Unknown
90
80
70
Unemployed not seeking
work
60
Unemployed seeking work
50
Employment
40
30
Training
20
10
There are still too many young people leaving School in East Lothian
who do not immediately go into further or higher education, training or
employment. Creating more chances and more choices for this group
of young people is also a key challenge
Amongst some of East Lothian’s more deprived community a ‘poverty of
ambition’ leads our young people to believe that they have no choices
at all. This poverty is self-sustaining and we need to invest in building
the confidence, and empowerment of young people to break this cycle
of poverty.
Further education
2006-07
2004-05
2002-03
0
Higher education
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Educational attainment logic model
Education Service Improvement Framework
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
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National Outcome 4
Local Outcomes
All young people
fulfil their
academic potential
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type /
source)
3 year average tariff
scores of lowest attaining
20% using post appeals
data
Baseline 2007/08
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
2003/05: 60.9
2004/06: 65.3
(Annual / East Lothian Council)
% of young people
achieving Level B in
Reading by the end of P4,
Level D by the end of P7
and level E by the end of
S2
(Annual / % / East Lothian
Council)
% of young people
achieving Level B by the
end of P4 in maths; Level
D by the end of P7 and
level E by the end of S2
(Annual / % / East Lothian
Council)
Reading
Combined % of P3, 4, 6 & 7
meeting or exceeding the
appropriate level for their age
% achieving level E the end of
S2
05/06
80.9
06/07
81.3
85% 2009/10
69.6
69.6
75% 2009/10
Maths
Combined % of P3, 4, 6 & 7
meeting or exceeding the
appropriate level for their age
% achieving level E the end of
S2
05/06
80.5
06/07
81.8
85% 2009/10
58.6
63.5
70% 2009/10
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
Close the gap
between the
attainment of the
lowest attaining
20% of pupils and
their peers
All children and
young people will
achieve Level B in
Reading by the end
of P4, Level D by
the end of P7 and
level E by the end
of S2
All children will
have achieved Level
B by the end of P4
in maths; Level D
by the end of P7
and level E by the
end of S2
20
National Outcome 4
Performance at end of S4
- 3 year average %
(Annual / % / East Lothian
Council)
All young people
will report that
their wider
achievements are
recognised by
their school
East Lothian
residents will have
the appropriate
education, training
and qualifications
to enable them to
sustain
employment
5+ awards at SCQF Level
3 or better
5+ awards at SCQF Level
4 or better
5+ awards at SCQF Level
5 or better
% children agreeing that
teachers tell them when
they have done
something well (NB.
Question changed from
2008 onwards)·
P7
2005/06:
2006/07:
S2
2005/06:
2006/07:
% pupils agreeing that
their school recognises
their achievements both
in and out of school
See National Outcome 2
2008/9
p6 84.9%
s2 51.1%
93.3
91.7
78.5
83.1
05/06
92%
06/07
93%
82%
79%
40%
37%
94% 2009/10
83% 2009/10
41% 2009/10
P7 2010/11: 93%
S2 2010/11: 85%
21
National Outcome 5
National Outcome (5) Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed
Local Context
The health data regarding children in East Lothian is, in the main, very positive, which
includes breastfeeding rates well above the Scottish average and a similar situation with
regards child dental health in primary 1. However, inequality is again evident at this early
stage in that breastfeeding rates in the more deprived communities are almost half that of
the East Lothian average and dental hospital admission are significantly higher. The levels of
child obesity in primary 1 are slightly higher than the Scottish average but not significantly.
This outcome also contributes to National Outcome 8 – We have improved the life
chances for children, young people and families at risk
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Better start in life Logic Model
Early Intervention Logic Model
Integrated Children’s Services Plan
Early Years Planning Group
Early Years Framework
GIRFEC Group
Corporate Parenting Strategy
Scotland (thousands)
East Lothian (thousands)
East Lothian has been included as an Equally Well test site focusing on reducing health
inequality on the early years of life. The East Lothian test site will focus on the communities
of Prestonpans, Musselburgh East & Tranent, which have significantly poorer health
outcomes than is average for East Lothian. The rationale for the test site is 'Breaking the
Cycle', referring to the need to
prevent the risk of disadvantage
Population projections 2006-2031, people aged 0-15
940
22
in health outcomes being passed from one generation to the next. The aim is to
East Lothian
improve existing and/or develop new service pathways for addressing health
920
21
Scotland
inequality in the early years, and to develop the engagement of the target
communities in improving the health of their youngest members. Four broad
900
20
outcome areas have been identified for the ‘Test Site’, Community Engagement;
880
19
Improving Support for Parents & Carers; Improving Support for Families and
Creating Child Friendly Environments. The test site within East Lothian supports the
860
18
Early Years Framework that has recently been produced by Scottish Government
840
17
and CoSLA.
820
16
2006
2011
2016
2021
2026
2031
National Outcome 5
22
Homelessness Strategy
Parenting Strategy
CAMHS Health Improvement Fund Action Plan
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
23
National Outcome 5
Local Outcomes
All children in East
Lothian will get a better
start in life
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Increased proportion of
newborn children exclusively
breastfed at 6 -8 weeks
Baseline 2007/08
2007-08 – 32.6%
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
35%
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
Continue to
increase
2007-08 – 7.5%
7%
Continue to reduce
2004-06 – 6.8/1,000
6.4/1,000
Continue to reduce
2007-08 – 77.7%
80%
Continue to
increase
(CHSP-PS, ISD Scotland - Annual)
Reduced obesity levels
among children in P1
(CHSP, ISD Scotland - Biannual)
Reduced pregnancies in
under 16 year olds
(ISD Scotland - Annual)
Increased percentage of 3-5
year olds registered with a
dentist
(MIDAS, ISD Scotland - Annual)
Increased opportunity for
involving parents and
children
Improved outcomes for
looked after children (LAC)
Baseline being agreed
December 2008
% of children with 3 or more
placement moves
% attaining at least one
SCQF Level 3
% attaining at least SCQF
Level 3 in English and Maths
% of young people receiving
After Care services known to
be homeless
12.3%
10%
71.4%
75%
47.6%
50%
6%
5%
24
National Outcome 5
Children appropriately
assessed at Stage 2
Number of positive
inspection reports for preschool centres, schools,
child protection services and
the authority
% of children and young
people referred to the LAC
Health Team for a nurse
health assessment
Local CAMHS assessment –
4 weeks
Specialist services – 18
weeks
All young people who are
accepted for assessment are
seen within 6 weeks of
referral
(NHS Lothian - Annual)
The needs of children and
families will be met at the
earliest identified point
See National Outcome 8
Baseline being agreed
100%
January 2007 – 89%
Increase
Baseline being agreed
100%
Baseline being agreed
To be agreed
2008 - 9 weeks
6 weeks
Continue to
maintain
National Outcome 6
25
National Outcome (6) We live longer, healthier lives
Local Context
In general, the health of the population in East Lothian is very good, with male (75.8 years) and female (80.3) life expectancies significantly
higher than the Scottish average, and has been rising steadily over time. The mortality rates from all causes and heart disease (under 75s)
are at lower levels than the Scottish average.
However, male life expectancy varies by almost ten years between the most affluent and the most deprived areas of the county. This highlights
that although we are living longer healthier lives, some groups in the community are not benefiting equally well from improvements in health.
With regards the demographics in East Lothian, the working age population is significantly lower than the Scottish averages, whilst those aged
0-15 years and 65+ are significantly higher than average. Alongside this, East Lothian has a higher percentage of lone pensioner households.
The higher number of those aged 65 years and over will require a range of specific services in order to meet their health needs.
In terms of substance use, 24.2% of adults smoke, compared to 27.3% in Scotland as a whole. Within the area, 15.8% of mothers smoke
during pregnancy which is significantly lower than the rate of 24.3% in Scotland as a whole. Inequality is again evident in that our more
deprived communities have smoking rates amongst pregnant mothers of over 30%. Over the previous five years, there have been 93 alcohol
related deaths and the proportion of the population hospitalized for alcohol related and attributable causes are lower than the Scottish average.
The number of patients prescribed drugs for anxiety, depression or psychosis is slightly higher than the Scottish average, however the rate of
psychiatric hospital patients is significantly lower than in Scotland as a whole.
The Same as You? document suggests that UK studies indicate that 20 people in every 1,000 have a mild or moderate learning disability and 3
- 4 people in every 1,000 have a severe or profound disability. In East Lothian there 422 adults (16 years +) with a learning disability known
to services.
This outcome also contributes to National Outcome 8 – We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Health Improvement Logic Model
Health Inequalities Logic Model
Early Intervention Logic Model
Choose Life Action Plan
NHS Lothian Smoking Strategy
Joint Health Improvement Plan
Curriculum For Excellence
DAAT Strategy
26
National Outcome 6
Partnership in Practice Agreement
Joint Lothian Learning Disability Strategy
The same As You?
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
Local Outcomes
In East Lothian we
will live healthier,
more active and
independent lives
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Suicide rates per 100,000 population
Baseline 2007/08
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
20% reduction on
2002
8.56/100,000
Reduce by 10%
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
Continue to reduce
2006-07 - 41
Reduce by 10%
Continue to reduce
Average Score of adults on Warwick –
Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale
2006 – 51.05 (Scottish level)
Increase
Continue to
increase
(– Annual)
will be included in 2008 Scottish Health
Survey
Smoking rates
2005-06 - 20.8%
20%
Continue to reduce
Levels of physical activity in adults and
children
Baseline being agreed
To be agreed
% of older people with intensive needs
receiving services at home
2007-08 – 33.6%
37%
1998-02 - 10.7
2003-07 - 10.4
(GROS/ScotPHO - Annual)
Prescribed drugs for anxiety, depression
and psychosis
2007-08 – 34.2
Continue to reduce
(DDD’s per capita)
(ISD Scotland - Annual)
Readmissions within 1 year of psychiatric
hospital admission of more than 7 days
(ISD Scotland - Annual)
(Scot Household Survey - Annual)
(ISD Scotland - Annual)
40% by 2012
27
National Outcome 6
No of delayed discharge patients waiting
over 6 weeks
2007-8 – 0
0
0
2007-08 – 0
0
0
2007-08 – 47.9/1,000
32.8/1,000
Continue to reduce
Baseline being developed
Target to be agreed
206/07 39
Increase by 50%
Continue to
increase
2006/07 – 638/100,000
2007/08 – 701/100,000
Reduce rate of
increase
Continue to reduce
2006/07 – 62/100,000
2007/08 – 61/100,000
Reduce rate of
increase
Continue to reduce
2006
13yr olds – 63%
15yr olds – 87%
13yr olds – 60%
15yr olds - 85%
(NHSL DD Census - Monthly)
No of delayed discharge patients of 3
days and over within a short-stay setting
(NHSL DD Census - Monthly)
Reduce proportion of people aged 65+
admitted as emergency inpatient 2+
times in a single year
(ISD Scotland - Annual)
% of carers who feel supported and
capable to continue in their role as a
carer
(Scottish Government)
No of people receiving different forms of
self directed support e.g. direct
payments, individualised budgets
(East Lothian Council – Annual)
Alcohol related hospital admissions
(ISD Scotland - Annual)
Drug related hospital admissions
(ISD Scotland - Annual)
Prevalence of alcohol use by 13 and 15
yr olds
(SALSUS – Biannual)
People will enjoy
stable and
supportive
relationships
Rate if domestic abuse incidents per
10,000 population
Continue to reduce
National Outcome 7
28
National Outcome (7) We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society
Local Context
Whist it is clear that, generally speaking, the health of East Lothian residents is very positive, evidence of inequality in health outcomes is
apparent. In East Lothian, there is 1 datazone in the lowest 15% of areas of multiple deprivation based on the Scottish Index of Multiple
Deprivation (SIMD) 2006 and a further 2 datazones within the lowest 20%.
In
-
reviewing health data for people living within these 3 datazones, the following has been identified.
Hospital admission rates for drug misuse are significantly higher than the East Lothian rate
Hospital admission rates for alcohol misuse are almost twice the rate for East Lothian as a whole
The rate of low birth weight babies is significantly higher in the areas of multiple deprivation
Higher rate of women smoking when booking their pregnancy, rising to almost double the rate for East Lothian as a whole.
The rate of exclusively breastfed babies (at 6-8 weeks) is significantly lower than the wider East Lothian rate.
Rate of teenage pregnancy is significantly higher
Number of single parents is significantly higher, as is the number of children in workless homes
Inequality in health is created by a multiplicity of factors, but is strongly related to income and educational attainment within East Lothian, as
elsewhere. Access to services, information and resources need to be provided for people from lower income groups to allow them to live a
healthy lifestyle. However, income is not the only dimension of inequality. Some inequality is related more to gender, sexuality and ethnicity,
and services also need to think about how access by these groups can also be improved.
In order to address issues of rural deprivation, the focus in East Lothian is to look at datazones within the lowest 30% and to work towards
improving the health of those within these areas, bringing them closer to the East Lothian average.
This outcome also contributes to National Outcome 8 – We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk
National Outcome 7
29
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Health Inequalities Logic Model
Income maximisation and financial literacy logic model
Early Years Planning Group
GIRFEC Group
Early Years framework
Children’s mental health planning group
East Lothian Public Health Team
Corporate parenting strategy
Homelessness strategy
Parenting strategy
Health Improvement Funds
Child Healthy Weight Strategy
NHS Lothian Sexual Health Strategy
ELDAAT Strategy
NHS Lothian Smoking Strategy
Joint Health Improvement Plan
Curriculum for Excellence
Dental Health Strategy
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
A reliable and regularly reported measure of healthy life expectancy needs to be developed
30
National Outcome 7
Local Outcomes
We have reduced
the gap in health
inequalities within
East Lothian
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
% of newborn children exclusively
breastfed at 6 -8 weeks within lowest
30% SIMD areas
Baseline 2007/08
2007 – 11.54%
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
15%
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
31.22% (East
Lothian average)
2005-07 – 26.39/1,000
24/1,000
22.14/1,000 (East
Lothian average)
2007-8 – 62.4%
64%
Continue to
increase
2005-07 – 23.9%
20%
12.6%(East Lothian
average)
2005-07 – 30.8%
27%
14.4% (East
Lothian average)
2006 – 837/100,000
800/100,000
614/100,000 (East
Lothian average)
(SNS - Annual)
Rate of low birthweight babies within
lowest 30% SIMD areas
(SNS - Annual)
% of children with no obvious caries
experience in P1
(DNDIP - Annual)
Smoking rates in pregnancy within
lowest 30% SIMD areas
(SNS - Annual)
% of first time mothers aged 19 and
under within lowest 30% SIMD areas
(SNS - Annual)
Hospital admissions for Coronary
Heart Disease within lowest 30%
SIMD areas
(SNS - Annual)
31
National Outcome 7
Fewer people will fall into
unmanageable debt
% of households where
respondent or partner has a
bank or building society
account (Biannual / Scottish
Household Survey)
Perception of how well the
household is doing financially
Number of clients accessing
financial advice and support
through the CAB’s in
Haddington and Musselburgh
The number of claimants in
receipt of benefits per 1,000
population (JSA, Incapacity
benefit and income support)
2005 / 2006
East
Lothian
Scotland
Yes
94
No
3
Refused
3
91
5
4
MRUK 2009 Survey
Anne Adshead and Anne Hastie to
confirm
National Outcome 8
32
National Outcome (8) We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk
Local Context
Child protection and health promotion are key issues for East Lothian Council. Child Protection was inspected recently and the accompanying
report was published in February 2007. This resulted in a rigorous action plan being published and this will be added to with the publication of
the Social Work Inspection Agency’s report on Social Work Services in East Lothian in February 2008. The follow through inspection Report
published in Jan 2009 concludes that local services have made, overall, very good progress since 2007.
In relation to health, all Schools in East Lothian have now achieved ‘Health Promoting Schools’ accreditation at Stage 1 and will continue to
develop Stage 2 in 2008. In addition, the programme to improve School Meals – ‘Hungry for Success’ continues with the implementation of the
Schools Nutrition Act 2007.
The protection of all children, in particular those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged, is a top priority. This continues to be a significant
challenge in 2008 with there being a significant increase in the number of children refereed in the last two years. 196 children were in care in
East Lothian at March 2007.
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Early years logic model
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
33
National Outcome 8
Local Outcomes
The needs of children and
families will be met at the
earliest identified point
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Number of stage 2 meetings for 05s
Training participation figures
for SAI/head professionals
from staff with responsibilities
for 0-5s
The number of positive
inspection reports for preschool centres, schools, child
protection services and the
authority
All staff and parents have a
clear understanding of the
responsibilities of universal
services for 0-3 and 3-5 year
olds
(Consumer involvement officer,
focus groups & questionnaires)
Children and young
people at risk are
protected and have
improved life chances
through appropriate
intervention and support
Baseline 2006/07
% referrals that proceed:
to case confidence
to register
Number of placement moves
Care Commission inspection
reports all Good or better
Increase % children report that
they feel safe when they are
accommodated away from
home (Viewpoint/Your Views
January 2007 - 89%
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
34
National Outcome 8
Improved outcomes for looked
after children (LAC)
December 2008
% of children with 3 or
more placement moves
% attaining at least one
SCQF Level 3
% attaining at least SCQF
Level 3 in English and
Maths
% of young people
receiving After Care
services known to be
homeless
The most vulnerable
children's needs are met
through receiving high
quality support and
where appropriate care
We have reduced the gap
in health inequalities
within East Lothian
PI for respite placement
Unmet need
No of SAI meetings and action
plans
Disabled children, young
people and their carers report
that they feel more positively
included (Viewpoint)
See National Outcome 7
12.3%
10%
71.4%
75%
47.6%
50%
5%
6%
National Outcome 9
35
National Outcome (9) We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger
East Lothian is a relatively safe place to live, with low levels of serious
crime and disorder. Although crime rates recorded for East Lothian as a
whole are lower than the Scottish average there are certain
communities that do experience a high volume of low-level crime and
antisocial behaviour. Increased crime rates can be closely linked to
deprivation.
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) has identified a
number of small areas in East Lothian that have relatively high
concentrations of specific crimes.2 These small areas (eleven in total)
are in Prestonpans, Musselburgh, Dunbar, Tranent and Macmerry and
fall within the “20% most deprived” in Scotland (four of them falling into
the “5-10% most deprived” category).
East Lothian residents’ reported experience of antisocial behaviour is
lower than the Scottish average3. There were 7,543-recorded complaints
of antisocial behaviour in 2007/08. The 2005 Residents’ Survey did,
however find that a significant percentage of residents witness some
form of antisocial behaviour on a regular basis. Residents living in some
areas were more likely to be affected by antisocial behaviour than in others (again linked to deprivation).
Antisocial behaviour and disorder in town centres is an issue that generates a high proportion of calls to the Police. A high volume of these calls
relate to young people “hanging around” or consuming alcohol in public places and also to “boy racers” (local residents’ perceptions / levels of
tolerance are, however, significant in relation to this). Alcohol related violence / disorder in town centre streets is also an issue, particularly at
weekends and when licensed premises are closing.
People often experience fear of crime that does not reflect the actual probability of them becoming a victim of crime, and this fear can
compromise their quality of life. Figures from the Scottish Household Survey show that East Lothian residents feel relatively safe when walking
alone at night in their communities, with 76% saying they feel “very safe” or “fairly safe” (compared to 73% Scotland wide). This did, however,
leave 15% claiming to feel “a bit unsafe” and 7% “not safe at all”.
Once more, rates vary according to locality - the 2005 East Lothian Residents’ Survey found that residents of Prestonpans, Musselburgh and
Tranent generally felt less safe, while North Berwick residents felt safest. Certain groups of individuals are also likely to feel less secure,
including women, older people and disabled people.
There were 49,655 incidents of domestic abuse reported to Scottish Police in 2007/08 - 792 of these were in East Lothian, around 1.5% of the
National Outcome 9
36
total figure (East Lothian’s share of the overall Scottish population is 1.8%). Although reported domestic abuse rates are below the Scottish
average (the national rate of incidents per 100,000 was 965, whereas in East Lothian it was 772)4 this is still an issue affecting an
unacceptably high number of families in East Lothian. An upward trend in the reporting of domestic abuse is evident in East Lothian (up by
16% last year), and this is consistent with a national rise of reporting across Scotland. Interpretation of this rise should take into account
factors such as increased public awareness / education. A recent pilot project addressing reporting in East Lothian is also likely to have
increased local rates.
East Lothian Council is committed to working in partnership to ensure the safety of all residents within their homes. The fitting of smoke
detectors, installation of monitors, safety equipment and regular safety checks are some of the initiatives currently in place with the
partnership continually seeking to reduce the number of unintentional injuries and accidental fires recorded.
The number of road accidents per million vehicle kilometres in East Lothian is declining and is lower than the Scottish average. Road accidents,
however, remain a significant cause of premature death in East Lothian. There are still a number of issues that cause particular concern, these
include young / inexperienced drivers; recreational motorcyclists and single vehicle accidents on rural roads.
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Safer logic model
Anti-social behaviour logic model
Hate crime logic model
Road safety logic model
Domestic abuse logic model
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
37
National Outcome 9
Local Outcomes
Fewer people in East
Lothian will be the victim
or cause of crime or antisocial behaviour
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Number of offences recorded.
Baseline 2007/08
4812 (3 year average 05/06 to 07/08of
crime groups 1 – 5 05/06 to 07/08)
(Annual – L&B Police)
Number of anti-social
behaviour related calls to
Lothian and Borders Police and
East Lothian Council.
7543 (Total ASB calls in 2007/08)
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
Direction of travel
target – year on
year reduction.
See note5.
Direction of travel
target – year on
year reduction.
See note4.
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
An overall reduction in
recorded crime.
A reduction in the
number of antisocial behaviour
related calls
received.
(Annual / Lothian & Borders Police &
East Lothian Council)
Repeat offending (% of those
given a non custodial sentence
or discharged from custody in
a given year who are
reconvicted of at least one
other offence within two
years).
Repeat offending rate of 37%.
Reduce reoffending
rate by 2%.
A reduction in
repeat offenders
including young
offenders.
(Annual / Scottish Government)
Number of persistent young
offenders per 10,000 relevant
population
(Scottish Children’s Reporter
Administration Online Statistical
Service)
13 persistent young offenders
A reduction in
repeat offenders
including young
offenders
38
National Outcome 9
Everyone living in,
working in or visiting
East Lothian will be
safer
% of adult residents stating
they feel “very safe” or “fairly
safe” when at home alone at
night
SHS 2005/06 – 97%
East Lothian 2009 data available May
2009
Maintenance of the
overall proportion
of those reporting
to feel “very safe”
or “fairly safe”.
Increase
perceptions of
safety.
An increase in
overall proportion
of those reporting
to feel “very safe”
or “fairly safe”.
Increase
perceptions of
safety.
Maintenance of the
overall proportion
of those reporting
to feel “very safe”
or “fairly safe”.
Increase
perceptions of
safety.
(Every 2 years SHS /
East Lothian Residents’ Survey 2009)
% of adult residents stating
they feel “very safe” or “fairly
safe” when walking alone in
local neighbourhood after
dark
SHS 2005/06 – 76%
East Lothian 2009 data available May
2009
(Every 2 years SHS /
East Lothian Residents’ Survey 2009)
% of adult residents stating
their neighbourhood is a “very
good” or “fairly good” place to
live
SHS 2005/06 – 97%
East Lothian 2009 data available May
2009
(Every 2 years SHS / East Lothian
Residents’ Survey 2009)
Incidence of home fires
resulting in death and injury
An overall
reduction in home
fires resulting in
death and injury.
(Annual / Lothian & Borders Fire &
Rescue Service)
Unintentional injuries in the
home
(Annual / NHS)
2007/08 – 343 admissions
An overall
reduction in the
number of
unintentional
injuries in the
home.
39
National Outcome 9
East Lothian
roads will be
safer for all road
users
Number of killed &
serious injury (KSI)
casualties.
2007 34 KSI (55 KSI 94-98 av) 38%
2008 16 KSI (55 KSI 94-98 av) 71% (unvalidated)
40% reduction in all
killed & serious
injury (KSI)
casualties by 2010.
Number of child killed &
serious (KSI) injury
casualties.
2007 3 KSI (8 KSI 94-98 av) 62%
2008 1 KSI (8 KSI 94-98 av) 87% (unvalidated)
50% reduction in
child killed & serious
injury (KSI)
casualties by 2010.
Number of slight injury
casualties
2007 221 slight (261 slight 94-98 av) 15%
2008 228 slight (261 slight 94-98 av) 13%
(unvalidated)
10% reduction in
slight injury
casualties by 2010.
62 (Total number of Hate Crimes recorded 2007/08)
Direction of travel
target – Year on
year reduction.
A reduction in
each of the
following – KSI
casualties, child
KSI casualties and
slight injury
casualties.
(Annual / Scottish
Government)
Fewer people will
be affected by
Hate Crime
Number of Hate Crimes
recorded by the Police
Reduction in
number of Hate
Crimes recorded.
(Annual / Lothian & Borders
Police Recorded Crime
statistics)
Fewer people will
be affected by
domestic abuse
Rates of domestic abuse
incidents per 100,000
population
(Annual / Scottish
Government)
Scotland
East Lothian
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
1999‐ 2000‐ 2001‐ 2002‐ 2003‐ 2004‐ 2005‐ 2006‐
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
To provide
context, but rates
of first time
reporting and
repeat offending
will be key (see
next 2 indicators).
National Outcome 9
Number of incidents of
domestic abuse
involving first time
victims.
40
337 (number of domestic abuse reports received
from first time victims 2007/08)
Direction of travel
target – year on
year increase
Increase first time
reporting of
domestic abuse.
413 (number of domestic abuse reports received
involving repeat victims 2007/08)
Direction of travel
target – year on
year reduction
Reduce number of
reports received
from repeat
victims.
(Annual / Lothian & Borders
Police Recorded Crime
statistics)
Number of incidents of
domestic abuse
involving previous
victims.
(Annual / Lothian & Borders
Police Recorded Crime
statistics)
Uptake of services by
victims of
physical/sexual/domestic
abuse
No measures available, baseline to be established
Increase in
uptake of services
National Outcome 10
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National Outcome (10) We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we
need
Local Context
This scale of the development requirement over the last 20 years or so has placed considerable pressure on East Lothian’s infrastructure, its
landscapes and the character of its towns and villages. It requires a response that encourages high quality design with a sense of place. At the
same time, the need to maintain and improve the quality of the existing urban fabric must be recognised. Public realm maintenance and
improvement can help to increase the attractiveness and identity of our towns and villages, promoting their vitality and viability and increasing
visitor numbers.
In the 3rd Quarter (Oct-Dec) of 2008, East Lothian was the 4th most expensive area in Scotland to buy a house (average mean house price of
£190,139, Scotland £153,623). Median weekly earnings are higher than the Scottish average, although house prices are proportionately higher
still, meaning that affordability is a problem.
High levels of commuting (referred to elsewhere) place a strain on the transport infrastructure. The Council promotes the use of sustainable
modes of travel, in an effort to reduce the use of private cars, and it is a member of the SEStrans car sharing scheme.
The Council’s Local Housing Strategy 2003-2013 identifies an affordable housing delivery target of 2750 over the 10-year period. Between
2003/04 and 2007/08, 362 affordable houses were completed, well below the target set out in the Local Housing Strategy
East Lothian has a high number of people on the housing register and homeless presentations have steadily increased over the past 5 years.
The lack of affordable and socially rented housing is a major contributor to these problems. People no longer being able to stay with family or
friends is a significant causes of homelessness.
Approximately 24% of houses are socially rented, 7% private rented and 69% are owner occupied. By the end of 2007/08 55.3% of East
Lothian Council House stock (as at 1980) had been sold through the Right to Buy.
The average number of people living in each household is decreasing while more people are moving to the area, which is causing a rise in the
number of households. The number of households is projected to rise by 31% between 2006-2031 compared to a rise of 19% for Scotland.
This is the 6th fastest area of growth in Scotland.
All social landlords are expected to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard by 2015. No significant issues are reported by any landlords in
East Lothian in respect of meeting the Standard and funding programmes are in place. Significant work has already been undertaken to
improve the energy efficiency of stock in the social rented sector. Issues in relation to stock condition predominantly lie in the private sector.
National Outcome 10
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This scale of the development requirement over the last 20 years or so has placed considerable pressure on East Lothian’s infrastructure, its
landscapes and the character of its towns and villages. It requires a response that encourages high quality design with a sense of place. At the
same time, the need to maintain and improve the quality of the existing urban fabric must be recognised. Public realm maintenance and
improvement can help to increase the attractiveness and identity of our towns and villages, promoting their vitality and viability and increasing
visitor numbers.
The area is served by good east-west transport links including the A1 and the East Coast Mainline. However, over-dependence on outcommuting is putting a strain on the roads and public transport infrastructure. Bus services tend to radiate out from Edinburgh (East – West);
there is limited service from North to South of the county and to the villages, the majority of these services are subsidised by the Council.
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Housing and Places Logic Model
Transport logic model
Development of an Environment Strategy for East Lothian with Community Planning Partners
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
Streamline the bureaucracy involved in providing affordable housing to make the process faster and more efficient
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National Outcome 10
Local Outcomes
East Lothian has well
connected communities
with increased
availability and use of
sustainable transport
modes
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Number of cyclists using
monitored cycle paths
(Annual / East Lothian
Council)
Proportion of journeys to
work or education made by
adults by public / active
transport
(Biannual / Scottish
Household Survey)
Proportion of journeys to
school made by children by
public / active transport
(Biannual / Scottish
Household Survey)
Proportion of adults who live
and work in East Lothian
(Every 10 years / Census)
Percentage of population with
internet access
(Biannual / Scottish Household
Survey)
Baseline 2007/08
Baseline being developed (delay due to
issues with data collection and transfer)
32% of all journeys (walk, bike, bus, rail)
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
Improve year-onyear
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
Increase cycle use
Improve year-onyear
Increase use of
public / active
transport
Improve year-onyear
Increase use of
public / active
transport
Improve year-onyear
Reduce outcommuting
(East Lothian 2005/6)
73.3% of all journeys (walk, bike, bus)
(East Lothian, 2003/4)
53% of East Lothian residents in
employment who work in East Lothian
(East Lothian, 2001)
2005-06
East Lothian: 52%
Scotland: 53%
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National Outcome 10
Reduce the level
of growth in the
number of vehicle
kilometres
travelled
Local roads
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
200
1997
Annual / Scottish
Government – Scottish
Transport Statistics
Trunk roads
1996
Traffic on major and minor
roads in East Lothian trunk
roads and local authority
roads
Million vehicle kilometres per year in East
Lothian
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National Outcome 10
East Lothian’s towns and
villages are sustainable,
thriving places with good
access to services and
amenities.
Pedestrian flow counts
Vacancy rates
Retail rents
Multiple retailer representation
Environmental quality
People in housing need
have access to an
appropriate type, tenure
and standard of housing
and are prevented from
becoming homeless
Housing requirements
delivered
(HLA, SG Completion returns)
Decrease in housing need and
demand in housing need and
demand assessments
Number of households on
housing register
Cases assessed as
unintentionally homeless /
potentially homeless
Scottish Housing Quality
Standard met
(SG monitoring, ASPR, SHCS)
Stock condition in private
sector improves
Figure from Lothian Housing Need
and Demand Assessment Update
when available
2006/07 5656
2007/08 6490
2007/08 665
Undertaken
approximately
every 5 years
Year on Year
Decrease
Year on Year
Decrease
Decrease
ELC:
06/07 678 dwellings brought up to
SHQS
07/08 497 dwellings brought up to
SHQS
SHCS 2002 Local Authority Report:
67% dwellings in disrepair
64% dwellings in serious disrepair
Year on Year
Improvement
SHQS met by 2015
06/07 67 affordable
completed including
07/08 54 affordable
completed including
08/09 target 54
(LHS monitoring)
homes
11 specialist
homes
2 specialist
Decrease
Decrease in
proportion of
private sector
dwellings in
disrepair/serious
disrepair
(SHCS)
Increase in supply of affordable
housing and specialist housing
Decrease
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National Outcome 10
East Lothian has a wellmaintained built and
historic environment,
where new development
is well-designed and
reflects and reinforces
distinctive individual
place identity
Pedestrian flow counts
Vacancy rates
Retail rents
Multiple retailer representation
Environmental quality
National Outcome 11
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National Outcome (11) We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own
actions and how they affect others
Local Context
Working with individuals and focus groups in each of our regeneration areas we asked people ‘Thinking about yourself and the people you
know, what sorts of things do you think will make a real difference?’ A wide variety of responses identified a range of issues and themes that
can be progressed through this plan. A consistent message came through that Building confidence in young people was a key priority– ‘give
them information about what is out there and help them believe in themselves’; ‘give them credit and praise for what they do well’
East Lothian Council supports 20 community councils across a range of rural and urban areas. The Council currently invests £250,000 a year to
help community councils run their operations and meet local community priorities. In addition to a basic administration grant, a unique Local
Priorities Scheme currently distributes around £150,000 a year to them on a ‘per capita’ basis, whilst a competitive Capital Improvement Grant
programme used £100,000 of public money to attract more than £800,000 of matched funding in 2007-08. East Lothian Community Council
were recently recognised as an example of good practice in the Scottish Government and Cosla Community Empowerment Action Plan.
The Community Learning and Development Service (CLD) works with children, young people, adults and communities in a wide variety of
settings to help them learn new skills, build new confidence, gain a voice and influence desision making. They offer opportunities, help and
support for people of all ages who want to learn, develop their skills or move on in their lives e.g. Support for adults to improve everyday
reading, writing, spelling and number skills, and help with dyslexia , english as a second language classes and a wide variety of community
capacity building acitvities.
A total 26.44% of all people living in East Lothian are under the age of 21. In 2009 East Lothian Council published its ‘Youth Vision’ Strategy as
a framework to develop services that be inclusive and supportive to young people. Active Schools in East Lothian offer school aged pupils the
motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. It aims to introduce more
physical activity into their daily lives through active travel, play and dance.
Community Wardens work with local communities to improve the quality of life for all residents and improve the appearance of the local
environment. They provide reassuring, highly visible uniformed patrols, aimed at reducing and deterring crime an tackling issues of anti-social
behaviour, while encouraging good citizenship and promoting social inclusion
.
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Raising aspirations logic model
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
Delivery of the Community Empowerment Action Plan
National Outcome 11
Local Outcomes
Adults in East
Lothian will have
the core and life
skills, knowledge
and confidence to
make decisions in
their lives
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
NI 22: Reduce the number of
working age people with
severe literacy and numeracy
problems
% agreeing that ‘my school
recognises and celebrates my
achievements’ (S2 pupils
and P7 pupils through a SELS
survey)
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Baseline 2007/08
‘Progress’ target/s
to 2010-11
% of P7 children agreeing that teachers tell them
when they have done something well (NB. Question
changed from 2008 onwards)
2005/06: 93.3
2006/07: 91.7
(East Lothian Council)
Qualifications
(Annual / % / NOMIS)
% of the population qualified to NVQ (SVQ) 4 (degree
level) or higher
2005
2006
2007
EL
31.1
34.9
34
Scotland 30.6
32.3
33.2
% of the population with no qualifications
2005
2006
2007
EL
10.9
11.1
10.7
Scotland 14.7
13.6
13.5
Increased proportion of
school leavers in positive and
sustained destinations
(Annual / % / Scottish Government)
2007
FT Higher Education
FT Further Education
Training
Employment
Unemployed, seeking employment
Unemployed, not seeking
employment
Unknown
Scot
30%
23%
5%
28%
11%
1%
EL
32%
19%
2%
32%
13%
2%
1%
1%
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
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National Outcome 11
Residents of East
Lothian are confident
and responsible with
a positive sense of
wellbeing
NI 33: Increase the
percentage of adults that
rate their neighbourhood
as a good place to live
Increase the
proportion of
people rating
East Lothian as
a very good
place to live
ELC - Rating of neighbourhood as a place to live (%)
80
70
60
Very good
50
Fairly good
40
Fairly poor
30
Very poor
20
10
0
1999/00
Volunteering
(Biannual / Scottish Household
Survey)
East Lothian Indicator:
SELS survey of P7 Pupils,
% agreeing that ‘my
school recognises and
celebrates my
achievements’
2001/02
2003/04
Percentage of respondents given unpaid help to any
clubs, charities, campaigns or organisations over the
past 12 months
2003/04: 24.8%
see also ELC Survey 2009
% of P7 children agreeing that teachers tell them
when they have done something well (NB. Question
changed from 2008 onwards)
2005/06: 93.3
2006/07: 91.7
(East Lothian Council)
Vandalism and graffiti
rates
Reported incidents of noise
pollution
2005/06
Community Wardens to provide
Increase the
percentage of
people
providing
unpaid help
2010/11: 93%
National Outcome 12
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National Outcome (12) We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future
generations
Local Context
East Lothian offers a great variety of landscapes for walking, cycling and horse riding, with the Lammermuir Hills to the south, a coastline of
broad sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to the north and east, and an expanse of arable farmland, woods and rivers in between.
Arable lands cover about 40% of East Lothian. With fertile soils and favourable climate, the county has some of the best quality farmland in
Britain. The main crops today are wheat and barley, while potatoes and oil seed rape are also important. It is recognised that changes are
needed in the way farms are managed so that wildlife can survive.
East Lothian includes:
26 Conservation Areas
1819 Listed Buildings
14 Sites of Special Scientific Interest
7 beaches that qualified for the Seaside Awards
The planning policies applied by the Council have protected and enhanced the natural and built environment
Certain beaches are assessed for bathing water quality throughout the summer months. East Lothian has nine of these beaches: Seton Sands,
Gullane, Yellowcraig, North Berwick Bay, Milsey Bay, Belhaven, Dunbar East, Whitesands and Thorntonloch. Results show that East Lothian’s
beaches are among the best in Scotland, with all beaches sampled falling within the ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ categories.
Sites of national importance for their plants, animals, or geology are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest. In East Lothian there are
sixty-two square kilometres of SSSI, including much of the coastline. Also taking in much of the coastline is the European designation of
Special Protection Area – these are areas of particular importance for wildfowl and waders. There are also fifty-nine Scottish Wildlife Trust sites
in the county.
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Attractive and healthy environment logic model
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
National Outcome 12
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Local Outcomes
East Lothian has an
attractive and healthy
environment with a
rich diversity of wildlife
and habitats, which
enhances peoples’
lives
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Number of urban green spaces
improved
Baseline 2006/07
20 green spaces improved
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
9
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
Improve year-onyear
Increase score to
74
Increase by 1 point
annually
Sustain compliance
and meet National
Air Quality
Standards by 2010
Sustain and
improve
Maintain current air
quality standards
(East Lothian, 2007/8)
Length of Core Path and Right of
Way network that is managed
Hectarage of actively managed
designated sites (Ramsar, SPA,
SSSI, LNR, SWT sites)
(East Lothian Council, Scottish Wildlife
Trust)
LEAMS (Local Environmental audit
and Management System) score
73 (minimum LEAMS Standard for
Scotland is 67)
(East Lothian Council)
(East Lothian, 2007/8)
Air Quality: currently comply with
National Air Quality Standards
Air Quality
(East Lothian Council / Annual Air Quality
Strategy Report)
Percentage of Designated Bathing
Waters that meet EC Bathing
Water Directive standards
100% (90% excellent, 10% good) of
designated Bathing Waters
meeting EC Bathing Water
Standards
Percentage of river length with
excellent or good quality rating
(East Lothian, 2007)
29% of water bodies within the
Forth area achieving good status
(2007)
Hectares of brown field sites that
have been redeveloped
41 sites remediated equating to 83
hectares (2006/7)
100% of designated
bathing waters
meet EC Bathing
Water Directive
standards
41% of water
bodies achieving
good status by
2015
National Outcome 13
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National Outcome (13) We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity
East Lothian Community Planning Partnership has not prioritised any local outcomes within National Outcome
13
.
National Outcome 14
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National Outcome (14) We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production
Local Context
Arable land makes up a large proportion of East Lothian – key crops include barley, wheat, oil seed rape, potatoes and other vegetables.
Animal husbandry includes cattle, sheep and pigs, and there are three dairy herds. There are a wide variety of local food growers and
producers, with local eateries, farm shops and retailers selling East Lothian produce. There are some commercial sea fishing activities at Port
Seton, Dunbar and North Berwick. Initiatives such as the local farmers market at Haddington and the annual East Lothian Food Festival
celebrate and promote local food production.
The UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) has developed climate change scenarios (UKCIP02) that predict future trends in the UK climate;
these scenarios were developed in 2002 and are currently being updated and due for publication in 2009 (UKCP09). Key climate projections
for Scotland include increases in temperature, precipitation and extreme weather patterns, as well as a significant reduction in snowfall
Weekly refuse collections are made from over 40,000 households, which equates to more than 2 million wheeled bin collections in the year. In
2006-07 East Lothian residents managed to recycle 32% of waste produced in the area. The tonnage of waste that is recycled is increasing
whilst the proportion of waste sent to landfill is reducing.
Almost 90% of households in East Lothian have access to a regular kerbside recycling collection. The Council also provides a network of over
70 Recycling Points, which have facilities to recycle glass and cans, with the majority now also having facilities to accept paper and textiles. At
the four Recycling Centres in the county there are also facilities to recycle a range of other materials including scrap metal, garden waste,
rubble, cardboard, wood and plastic bottles.
There are currently 54 schools and nurseries registered as Eco Schools, who are taking whole school action to reduce waste and energy use
whilst raising environmental awareness among staff and pupils. Projects such as Waste Aware and Eco Schools aim to influence current and
future behaviour.
East Lothian Council has signed the Scottish Climate Change Declaration and considerations of sustainable development are being built into all
corporate policies.
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Ecological and carbon footprint logic model
Develop an Environment Strategy for East Lothian with Community Planning Partners
Reduce Partners’ ecological and carbon footprints
Raise awareness of environmental issues within Community Planning Partners’ organisations and wider communities – provide leadership
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National Outcome 14
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
Clear direction on the approach to be adopted to manage residual waste and provision of the funds required to implement the preferred
solution and to meet the obligations under the Landfill Allowance Scheme
Local Outcomes
East Lothian will be a less
resource intensive, oil
dependent county, by
reducing its ecological
and carbon footprints by
80% by 2050
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type / source)
Number of local jobs
25,700 2007
(Annual / NOMIS)
Jobs density 0.67 2006
Percentage of land class I / II
Agricultural Land
East Lothian Carbon Footprint
(ELC & NHS Carbon Management
Baseline 2007/08
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
Baseline:
ELC 43,943 tonnes
NHS: 66,127 tonnes
NHS: 60,969 by 2011
5.31 global hectares per capita
Reduce by 3%? per
annum
Plans)
Megawatts renewable energy
capacity consented
(East Lothian Council)
East Lothian ecological
footprint
(Local Footprints Project)
SELS survey ‘I can give an
example of how I contribute to
the environment’
(East Lothian Council)
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
Reductions:
ELC: 25% by 2014
NHS Lothian: 20%
by 2014
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National Outcome 14
Tonnage of municipal waste
collected per 1,000 population
Tonnage of biodegradable
municipal waste landfilled
Tonnage of municipal waste
recycled
(Annual / SEPA)
In 2007/8 we recycled and
composted 37% of waste we
collected, but still sent 43,881
tonnes of waste to Landfill
• 40% recycling and
composting rate
by 2010 and 50%
by 2013
• Reducing total
waste to landfill to
56% by 2010 and
to 36% by 2013
• Achieving Landfill
Directive targets
on biodegradable
waste
• Stopping the
growth in waste
arisings by 2010
per head of
population
through active
waste prevention
• Developing
sustainable waste
treatment in line
with Government
policy and targets
National Outcome 15
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National Outcome (15) Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people's
needs
Local Context
Community Planning Partners in East Lothian share similar ambitions in regard to the delivery of effective and efficient services. These
ambitions are enshrined within the plans of Community Planning Partners, for example within the NHS Lothian Local Delivery Plan or the
Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service Delivery Plan.
Several partners are introducing self-evaluation to help them determine how far they have progressed against their commitments and
understand where improvements should be made. Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service and Lothian & Borders Police will be
implementing a method of self-evaluation known as the ‘Public Service Improvement Framework’. East Lothian Council will be implementing a
similar model of self-evaluation known as ‘How Good is Our Council?’
Local Community Planning is being introduced in two areas of East Lothian to help better address local needs. Community Engagement will also
be improved across the Community Planning Partnership with the introduction of VOICE (Visioning Outcomes In Community Engagement).
VOICE will help partners understand whether they are effectively engaging with their communities.
While partnership working and community engagement are not included as outcomes per se, they are integral to the achievement of our local
outcomes. The relationships are outlined in the Governance Logic Model, a link to which can be found below. Several innovative and successful
examples of community engagement are used in East Lothian, including the Community and Police Partnership, Diversity Network, Tenants and
Residents Panel and the health related Public Partnership Forums. East Lothian’s Community Councils are included as an example of best
practice in the Scottish Government’s Community Empowerment Action Plan.
Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes
Governance logic model
Scottish Policing Performance Framework
NHS Lothian Local Delivery Plan
Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Performance Plan
East Lothian Council Corporate Plan
Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome
Scottish Household Survey – increase in the frequency and sample size of the survey for East Lothian
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National Outcome 15
Local Outcomes
Effective and
efficient services
are delivered,
which are valued
by the people of
East Lothian
Relevant indicators
(Frequency / type /
source)
Cash releasing
efficiencies of 2% per
year are generated
(Annual / East Lothian Council,
NHS, Lothian & Borders Police)
Baseline 2006/07
‘Progress’ target/s to
2010-11
‘End’ target/s &
timescale/s
2008/09 East Lothian Council base Revenue Budget:
£154.637m
2% per year
-
Annual
improvement in
quality indicators
Overall
improvement in
quality indicators
demonstrated via
self-evaluation
2008/09 Lothian Fire & Rescue agreed revenue
budget: £53,886,404
2007/08 Value of cashable efficiency savings
Lothian & Borders Police £2,801,640
NHS Lothian £26,691,000
Overall improvement in
quality indicators
demonstrated via selfevaluation
2009/10 will provide the baseline
(Annual / East Lothian Council,
Lothian & Borders Police,
Lothian & Borders Fire and
Rescue Service)
Increase percentage of
adults agreeing with the
statement ‘My local
council provides high
quality services’
(Scottish Household Survey /
East Lothian Council Residents
Survey)
Percentage of adults agreeing with the statement ‘My
local council provides high quality services’
2005/06
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
No opinion
East Lothian
7
43
20
18
10
2
Scotland
5
38
19
20
13
5
Increase in the
number of
people that
agree
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National Outcome 15
Satisfaction with initial
Police contact
(SPPF / Annual)
Satisfaction with initial Police contact
2007/08
Very satisfied
Fairly Satisfied
Neither
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
No response
'Improvement in the
quality of the healthcare
experience'
Lothian & Borders
Police
49%
38%
0%
9%
3%
0.3%
Scotland
Increase in the
number of
people that are
very satisfied
48%
36%
4%
5%
2%
4%
Measure to be developed during 2009/10
(Quarterly / NHS)
Increase percentage of
adults agreeing with the
statement ‘I can
influence decisions
affecting my local area’
(Biannual / Scottish Household
Survey / ELC Residents Survey)
Increase percentage of
adults agreeing with the
statement 'My local
council is addressing the
key issues affecting
quality of life in my
neighbourhood'
(Biannual / Scottish Household
Survey, East Lothian Council
Residents Survey)
2005/06
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
No opinion
East Lothian
8
42
20
17
10
8
Scotland
4
34
20
19
13
9
Increase in the
number of
people that
agree
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Governance
Each Partner will ensure that corporate and joint governance and scrutiny
arrangements are applied in support of their commitments under this
Agreement and in full accordance with the principles of Best Value.
Although there is provision for it in law, the Community Planning
Partnership has chosen to not incorporate itself as a partnership.
Community Planning Partners will, therefore, remain accountable to their
own parent bodies.
The East Lothian Community Planning Board has the overall responsibility
for monitoring and reviewing progress on the 2009/10 SOA on behalf of
the Community Planning Partnership. The Board includes representation
from the third / voluntary sector; however, accountability for public
finance and public performance still unambiguously lies with the public
sector partners within the Community Planning Partnership.
Parties to this Agreement confirm their commitment to fulfil all legal,
policy and operational obligations upon them (including responsibilities
introduced by the Concordat and any new obligations that may be agreed
or introduced during the life of this Agreement). This includes:
(i)
That partners are signing up to the whole SOA, not selected parts of
it
(ii) That signing up is equivalent to adopting the SOA as a formal
corporate commitment of the Council or Board
(iii) That such a commitment is to support the delivery of the SOA in all
possible ways compatible with their duties and responsibilities
(iv) That all partners are willing to review their pre-existing structures,
processes and resource deployment to optimise delivery of outcomes
Equality & Diversity
East Lothian Community Planning partners recognise the inter relationship
of equality issues- individuals do not fit into one neat box, and may be
affected by more than one aspect of discrimination.
The argument for equality in service provision is fundamentally a matter
of requirement and need. Services should be available to all that need
them and delivered in an appropriate manner. Realising this principle of
fairness in not easy or straightforward because there is a range if,
sometimes hidden, barriers to the access of services by particular
individuals or groups.
East Lothian Community Planning partners have adopted the definition of
an Equal Society presented by the UK Equalities Review as follows:
‘An equal society protects and promotes equal, real freedom and substantive opportunity
to live in the ways people value and would chose, so that everyone can flourish. An equal
society recognises people’s different needs, situation and goals and removes the barriers
that limit what people can do and be.’ UK Equalities Review 2007
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This definition of equality captures three aspects of equality:
Opportunity - whether everyone really has the same substantive
freedom to flourish
Agency - what degree of choice and control an individual has in achieving
the valued activity
Process – whether discrimination (or some barrier or process) causes or
contributes to a particular inequality.
The following table shows how equalities have been considered with the
East Lothian Single Outcome Agreement 2009/10. A bundle of indicators
can be used to demonstrate progress for equalities group and shown
through individual partners equality schemes.
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Domain
Explanation
Longevity
Including avoiding premature
mortality
Local Outcomes
•
•
Physical
Security
Health
National Outcome 6
Including freedom from violence
and physical and sexual abuse
and freedom to use public
spaces without fear
•
•
National Outcome 9
•
Including well being and access
to high quality health care
•
•
•
Education
Standard of
Living
Including both being able to be
creative, to acquire skills and
qualifications and having
access to training and life- long
learning
National Outcome 3
Including being able to live with
independence and security: and
covering nutrition, clothing,
housing, warmth, utilities, social
service and transport. Living
with independence, dignity and
respect.
•
•
•
•
•
National Outcomes 7 & 10
•
More people in East Lothian will
be living healthier and more
active independent lives
Reducing harm, promoting
recovery and changing culture of
alcohol use
Fewer people are affected by
domestic abuse
Fewer people in East Lothian will
be the victim or cause of crime
or Anti- social behaviour
Fewer people in east Lothian will
be affected by hate crime
More people in East Lothian will
be living healthier and more
active independent lives
All children in East Lothian have
a healthier start in life
We will ensure a mentally
flourishing East Lothian by
promoting positive mental health
and well being
All young people fulfil their
academic potential
Individuals are equipped with
appropriate skills to secure and
retain employment, to progress
onto more rewarding jobs and
lead satisfying lives
Fewer people will fall into
unmanageable debt
People in housing need have
access to an appropriate type,
tenure and standard of housing
are prevented from becoming
homeless
Fewer people are living in fuel
poverty
More people in East Lothian will
be living healthier and more
active independent lives
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Productive
and valued
activities
Individual,
family and
social life
Participation,
influence
and voice
Identity,
expression
and self
respect
Legal
Security
Such as assess to employment,
a positive experience in the
workplace, work/life balance
and being able to care for
others
National Outcome 2
Including self-development,
having independence and
equality in relationships and
marriage, Enjoy support in
pregnancy, maternity and in
childhood.
National Outcome 8 &5
Including participation in
decision-making and
democratic life, participation in
local community and civil
organisations including trade
unions
National Outcome 15
Including freedom of belief and
religion
National Outcome 13
Including being treated with
equality and non-discrimination
before the law and equality
treatment by justice system.
Knowing privacy will be
respected and personal data
protected.
•
Individuals are equipped with
appropriate skills to secure &
retain employment, to progress
onto more rewarding jobs and to
lead satisfying lives.
•
The needs of children and
families will be met at the earliest
identified point
Children at risk have improved
life chances
Fewer people will be the victim
of domestic abuse
•
•
•
Effective and efficient services
are delivered, which are valued
by the people of East Lothian
No specific outcome in the SOA
No specific outcome in the SOA
National Outcome 15
Community Engagement
East Lothian Community Planning partners recognise that engaging
communities in the planning and delivery of services is not only a
requirement, but is also essential to achieving better outcomes. The
Partnership has adopted the National Standards for Community
Engagement which underpin the partnership's way of working.
This is reflected in the membership of the community planning
partnership and in the partnership's Community Engagement Strategy.
For further information go to:
www.eastlothiancommunityplanning.org.uk/default.aspx
There is extensive community involvement in the network of joint working
and planning groups which form community planning arrangements in
East Lothian - these can also be seen at
www.eastlothiancommunityplanning.org.uk/default.aspx
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Many of these groups have already been heavily involved into the
development of the SOA 2009/10 and it is anticipated that this will extend
through on-line discussion forum; presentations and events. These groups
and others involved in the process, will be actively involved in
implementing the initiatives in the logic models and in monitoring
progress.
The key initiatives to develop and improve community engagement are:
•
Embedding of VOiCE (Visioning Outcomes in Community Engagement) software in
practice across the partnership as a tool to record and monitor progress in
community engagement.
•
Development of a competency based community engagement training package to
build awareness and capacity among directors, managers and staff across the
partnership.
•
Implementation of a revised Localised Community Planning programme (broadly
based on electoral wards) in two cluster areas in the first year with a dedicated
team.
•
Establishment of a strategic level Community Engagement post which is jointly
funded through the Partnership and East Lothian Community Health Partnership.
Performance Management
Logic models underpin each of the local outcomes. Logic modelling is a
method for evaluating the links between outcomes and actions. Using
logic models will help to translate our outcomes into more tangible
activities that will form the basis of business planning. Logic models are
well suited to joint planning because they can accommodate multi-partner
activities and help to identify each partner’s accountabilities.
Business planning across the Partnership will be arranged to include the
Single Outcome Agreement and Joint Plans at Partnership level, which
would feed into each organisation’s individual business plans and
performance management systems where relevant. Where possible the
joint plans will be integrated into existing plans, for example the
Integrated Children’s Services Plan.
Adopting a revised business planning framework to complement to
implementation of the SOA will help in achieving outcomes. The
Partnership recognises that the move to Outcome Agreements requires
more than simply measuring another set of indicators. Revising the
business planning arrangements across the Partnership will help to
generate a culture in which the focus is placed upon the eventual
outcome.
In the event of commitments under this Agreement not being fulfilled,
nationally agreed arrangements for attributing and addressing the causes
of non-delivery shall apply.
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In the event of disagreements arising between parties to this Agreement,
nationally agreed arrangements for resolving disputes and securing
arbitration shall apply.
Public Reporting
In addition to performance reporting duties on Councils and Community
Planning Partnerships under the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003,
nationally agreed arrangements for reporting to stakeholders on progress
made on the delivery of outcomes under this Agreement will apply.
Outcome indicators and other performance measures will be reported
online via Aspireview. Aspireview is performance management software
that allows the same performance information to be aggregated and
reported in a number of different ways.
Progress will be formally reported to the Scottish Government at the end
of each financial year. However, the Partnership also intends to produce a
mid-year progress report. The annual review will be undertaken in
advance of the annual report being produced. The annual review will
involve reviewing progress towards the outcomes and identifying any
changed circumstances. Community Planning Partners and other
stakeholders will be involved in the annual review process.